Sources: N’western to start QB Wright in opener

• Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ET

Northwestern is slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday against Miami (Ohio), sources told ESPN, making it the third power conference program where he has been a starter.Wright dipped into

Mississippi State in 2023 and Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 prior to arriving at Northwestern. He had actually been engaged in a close competition with redshirt sophomore Jack Lausch throughout training camp.Wright’s experience and versatility were attractive to Northwestern coaches. Coach David Braun generated a brand-new offensive organizer this year, Zach Lujan, and Northwestern will have a makeover on offense. Wright’s experience, versatility and ability to run the ball loomed as factors in the decision.Wright has 14 starts over his career and played in 39 total games.

He started three games at Mississippi State in 2015 and 11 during his time at Vanderbilt.In his career, Wright has actually thrown for 2,520 lawns and 24 goals. He’s likewise rushed for 1,229

lawns and 10 touchdowns.In previous quarterback Ben Bryant’s final year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and beat Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl. That season protected the full-time training job for Braun, who was an interim coach throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern returns 76%of its protective production, the most in college football. The Wildcats ended up No. 35 in overall defense and No. 121 in overall

offense.They will face a Miami group that won the MAC in 2023.